Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo, also known as rice with chicken, is a hearty one-pot meal, packed with bold spices and cozy flavors, making it a beloved staple in many countries and cultures!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 cups medium grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup peas, thawed
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sofrito, reserved
Instructions
Sofrito
- In a food processor combine the cubanelle pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic and cumin.Blend for 30 seconds or until the mixture is combine. Reserve 2 tbsp and set aside.
Arroz Con Pollo
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add in chicken and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes, each. (We are not cooking the chicken all the way we are just getting color on the chicken and building flavor).Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pot.Add in the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until they start to get some color on them.Stir in the spices: coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and oregano. Cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Add in the rice and saute for one minute.Pour in the broth, sofrito (minus the 2 tbsp) and bay leaves. Add the chicken back to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the olives, capers and peas.Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve immediately drizzled with the sofrito mayo on top.
Sofrito Sauce
- Add mayo, lime juice and reserved sofrito to a small bowl. Whisk to combine then set aside.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg